Best Rough Guide Podcasts (2025)

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Career Passports & Manager Coaches with Acelero CPO Angela Briggs-Paige 39:24

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Angela Briggs-Paige, Chief People Officer at Acelero Learning, joins Rob to share why HR is not your friend—and that’s a good thing. Angela breaks down how she shows up as a business leader first and a people expert always. She shares how she earned her seat at the boardroom table, what it really takes to build employee-led career paths, and why pe…

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The AI Council Opportunity with Security Compass CPO Michelle Brooks 36:38

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Michelle Brooks, Chief People & Culture Officer at Security Compass, joins Rob to unpack what it really means to lead with “compassionate candor.” She shares how feedback norms are shifting for Gen Z, how she built a truly strategic people function without a traditional HR background, and why HR’s identity crisis is holding the industry back. Plus,…

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Uglee Truth 715: TV Guide, Housesitting and Inside jokes 34:56

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Jamie and Mr. Ug watched their daughter's house while she was on vacation and, because it's a long drive, they had some quality car time all week. In other words, you should be really impressed that we still had enough to talk about to do a new episode. HaHa! Love you HUgs... enjoy the show!By Uglee Sisters Podcasting

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Beatin' Cowbells with Norah Hughes 1:01:41

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Season 7 Episode 2 of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chasing MacNaughton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast from⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tech Hockey Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, "Beatin' Cowbells" w…

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Uglee Truth 714: Donuts, Arcades and Hoarders 38:52

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Jamie drops some relationship questions on Mr. Ug (aka Producer Dub). Plus, we think the world will eventually become more anti-social MEDIA and we find a genius TV show concept from across the pond. Oh and Jamie has a spectacular, bruise-inducing Uglee and Awkward Moment of the Week. Thanks for being amazing and listening to our show!…

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CPO Katya Laviolette Hires for 1Password's Hypergrowth + B2B Evolution 23:39

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Katya Laviolette, Chief People Officer at 1Password, joins Rob to unpack how the company scaled from a scrappy, consumer-first startup to a 1,400-person B2B security powerhouse. She shares why shifting from B2C to B2B hiring isn’t just about adding new roles—it’s about evolving core competencies. Katya also explains how her team uses “anti-recruiti…

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Scaling Trust & Transparency with HubSpot VPTA Becky McCullough 38:16

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Rob reconnects with longtime friend and HubSpot’s VP of Talent Acquisition & Mobility, Becky McCullough, for a conversation that spans nearly a decade of growth, both personal and organizational. Becky shares how trust, flexibility, and curiosity have kept her at HubSpot for 10+ years, and why she encourages her team to take recruiter calls (really…

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Celebrate Like a Moron with Teydon Trembecky 47:22

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Season 7 Episode 1 of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chasing MacNaughton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast from⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tech Hockey Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, "Celebrate Like a Moron"…

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Pass It On - Witness 32:54

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Simon begins our new series looking at the cascading principles we find within the Gospel. In this first talk he asks 'How do I best communicate Jesus to another person?'By Riverside Church - Whitstable

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Magic is the Cheese: Doug Naylor and the Clairvoyant Car Key Finder 1:02:56

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Doug Naylor is an Emmy award winning script-writer, novelist and director.He co-created the long running hugely successful sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf, has written or co-written every episode across thirteen series and has directed over twenty episodes. Doug also co-founded Grant Naylor Productions in 1991 which made series IV to X of Red Dwarf. Doug h…

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Box CPO Jessica Swank's 3-Pillar AI Framework 31:15

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✍️ Episode Description Jessica Swank didn’t set out to be a Chief People Officer—but when the opportunity found her, she said yes. Now CPO at Box, Jessica joins Rob to share her unconventional career journey and how she’s helping lead the company into its next era as an AI-first organization. She explains why AI is more about change management than…

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Bumpers in the Bowling Alley: How Talent Partners Guide Founders 30:55

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Jim Conti, Talent Partner at Hyde Park Venture Partners, joins Rob to unpack what it really means to support startups from the VC side. He shares how his role has evolved from operator to advisor, why he often tells founders not to hire, and what makes a great first head of marketing hire. Jim also explains how talent leaders can earn influence wit…

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Uglee Truth 713: Puppy Steps, Unpopular Opinions and ADHD Notes 30:34

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This week, Jamie and Mr. Ug are running on fumes thanks to their brand-new puppy. Between yawns, they dive into some hot takes about pandas (sorry, not sorry) and the future of social media. Plus, Jamie might have discovered she has ADHD - courtesy of her chaotic phone notes. Tune in for exhaustion, oversharing, and unpopular opinions galore!…

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Lazy Code: Entering The Simulation 32:59

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In this intro to our new monthly bonus show Lazy Code, Dan welcomes longtime weird-theory believer Leon ‘Buttons’ Kirkbeck and Halina Brooke back and his daughter Halina Brooke. We explain simulation theory, meet the hosts, tease the kinds of glitches and guests to expect (from UFOs to scientific perspectives), and explore what it’s like growing up…

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Uglee Truth 712: Mega Mimosas, Dive Bars and a New Baby 28:15

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Jamie and Mr. Ug are back after a brief hangover, I mean HOLIDAY, break last week. And boy do we have an adventure to tell you about... a desert road trip that included a dive bar, a glorifed motel and an exciting new addition to the Uglee family. Enjoy the show!By Uglee Sisters Podcasting

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New Seasons 31:54

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Simon asks three questions to help us think about on our ongoing journey with Jesus.By Riverside Church - Whitstable

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Yellow Wiggle: Sam Moran and a Quantum Physics Pick up Line 1:11:26

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Sam Moran is an Australian entertainer born on April 4, 1978, in Sydney. He is best known as the Yellow Wiggle in the children's music group The Wiggles, a role he held from 2006 to 2012. Before joining the group full-time, he was an understudy for original member Greg Page and performed over 150 times in his place. Moran studied classical voice an…

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Rethinking Performance Management with Delivery Hero CPO Ana Mitrasevic 34:50

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Delivery Hero’s Chief People and Sustainability Officer, Ana Mitrasevic, joins Rob to challenge the status quo of performance management. Drawing on her experience in both HR and product, Ana makes the case for replacing rigid review cycles with tech-enabled, real-time performance enablement. She shares her vision of a two-sided internal talent mar…

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Rough Guide To The Bible - Part 4 39:44

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Steve continues our Rough Guide To The Bible series, focusing this week on the Gospels.By Riverside Church - Whitstable

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Café del Weirdo: Dylan Jones and the 100 Kevins ft Buttons 42:39

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Dylan Jones OBE (born 1960) is a British journalist, author, and former long-time editor of GQ (1999–2021). He previously held senior roles at i-D, Arena, and The Face, later serving briefly as editor-in-chief of the Evening Standard. Author of books including David Bowie: A Life and his memoir These Foolish Things, he has won multiple editor of th…

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Uglee Truth 711: Morning Person, Vanderpump Rules and Bra Straps 37:18

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On this episode, Jamie doesn't do brunch, Vanderpump knows how to decorate a restaurant and Mr. Ug needs to practice taking off a bra. What other teases could you possibly neeed to check out this week's show? Thanks for listening.By Uglee Sisters Podcasting

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I see Dead Cats: Rhys James and the Five-Star Monk 1:18:43

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Rhys James is a British stand-up comedian, writer, and podcaster known for his sharp wit, slick delivery, and clever wordplay. Born in 1991, he studied politics and international relations at the University of Manchester before establishing himself on the UK comedy circuit. He has performed multiple acclaimed solo shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fr…

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From ‘Thanks, But No Thanks’ to SVP of TA with Tina Bright 27:09

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Tina Bright wasn’t looking—but Inter-Con Security found her anyway. In this episode, Tina shares how a well-timed drink with the CPO turned a polite decline into a fast-tracked offer. She unpacks her playbook for entering a new org, from low-hanging fruit wins to tech stack audits, and explains why TA leaders should stay curious about the latest to…

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Uglee Truth 710: Back To School, Movie Night & Weak Wrists 36:28

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Although our back to school days are behind us, both as kids and parents, we still have happy (and horrible) memories of this treasured time of year. Plus we saw Fantastic Four - finally - and we'll tease you a little bit about our weekend getaway to Lake Tahoe. Enjoy - and share - the show. Thank you so much for listening and supporting the Uglee …

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The Jesus Way – Foundations 39:43

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Rachel concludes our series exploring the foundations our lives are built on.By Riverside Church - Whitstable

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The Jesus Way – Characteristics Of Kingdom People 36:00

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Steve continues our series on the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew chapters 5–7), looking at ‘The Beatitudes’.By Riverside Church - Whitstable

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Uglee Truth 709: Rough Patch, Sunrise Paddling and Stall Calls 42:02

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Jamie and Darryl have returned from their anniversary trip to the Canadian Rockies and have many stories to share. None of which involve wildlife, mush to Jamie's dismay. Plus Darryl has some airport and hotel pet peeves and our Uglee and Awkward Moments of the Week are back!By Uglee Sisters Podcasting

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The Jesus Way – True Disciples 36:10

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Mike looks at what being a True Disciple of Christ means.By Riverside Church - Whitstable

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VP Talent Strategy Ken Bouchard Reorgs HR Without Breaking It 36:43

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Ken Bouchard, VP of Talent Strategy at BJ’s Wholesale Club, joins Rob to break down how he led a full-scale HR transformation—without losing sight of the business. From splitting strategic and ER functions, to killing off “HR vanity projects,” Ken explains how he restructured his team to be faster, sharper, and more aligned to outcomes. Plus, he sh…

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Talent, Tomatoes, and The Next Thousand Hires with Head of Global TA Trisha Degg 36:07

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Trisha Degg joins Rob to unpack her zigzagging path through sales, HR, venture capital, and back to the hiring trenches as Head of Global TA at Rush Street Interactive. She shares how “Googling her way through HR” (pre-AI!) made her a sharper TA leader, why she hired a former recruiter to wrangle ATS chaos, and how her team is using AI to reverse-e…

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Uglee Truth 708: Tsetse Flies, Doodles and Road Rage 41:54

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Questions answered on this episode... are we "geriatric"? Is an African safari a good travel idea? What do squirrel teeth earrings look like? Did you hear the one about the time Jamie got punched in the face? There's more, but that's probably enough to get you to listen. Enjoy!By Uglee Sisters Podcasting

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The Jesus Way – Prayer 35:38

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Chris looks at the Lord’s Prayer as a pattern for relationship with Father God.By Riverside Church - Whitstable

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Groq Head of Business Recruiting & DotConnect CEO Dom Farnan 26:52

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TTTM welcomes back Dom Farnan, who shares her journey from being the CEO of DotConnect to her current role as Head of Business Recruiting at Groq. Dom discusses the challenges and learnings from her transition, the importance of communication in leadership, and the need for a tailored recruiting process that aligns with the company's values. She em…

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Egg in a Bag: Joe Kent Walters and the Lincoln Imp 1:00:30

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Joe Kent-Walters is a UK-based comedian, writer, and performer known for his surreal, character-driven comedy. He gained recognition for his outlandish alter ego "Frankie Monroe," a grotesque, washed-up cabaret singer with a twisted charm. A graduate of the University of Leeds, Joe blends clowning, drag, and absurdist theatre into unforgettable liv…

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Uglee Truth 707: Tummy Issues, Cosby Show and Cougar Puberty 48:23

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Jamie shocks the world (well, Mr. Ug) by finally admitting… yes, girls poop. Plus, we dive into the truly important questions like why your celebrity crush weirdly resembles your spouse, whether Theo was the best character on The Cosby Show, and why no one warns you that perimenopause is basically puberty. Tune in for the #SpousesWhoPodcast - becau…

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THE ANTI-CATASTROPHE LEAGUE: Tom Ough and the Quest to Save Humankind 46:52

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Tom Ough is a British writer, journalist, and researcher. He is currently a Senior Editor at UnHerd, where he writes about global-scale challenges including climate risk, geoengineering, and existential threats to humanity. He is the author of The Anti‑Catastrophe League, a nonfiction book published in July 2025, which explores the people and ideas…

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The Jesus Way - Restorative Relationships 26:57

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Abbie continues our series looking at how we grow in understanding others, choosing to discern and not condemn.By Riverside Church - Whitstable

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Uglee Truth 706: Dream Punched, Baby Making Music and False Pretenses 39:49

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The podcasting spouses are back at it as Mr. Ug keeps Stephanie's seat warm. Jamie and Darryl share dreams (one involved real world violence) and talk about 90s R&B, vow renewals and more! Stream now and drop a like or a review in your podcast platform so other poeple can laugh while listening to an old married couple.…

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The Jesus Way – Salt & Light 31:20

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Rebecca asks how we can draw on the example of Jesus as a living parable to shape our behaviours and actions.By Riverside Church - Whitstable

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The Wooden Necklace: John Niven's Guide to Parenting 46:56

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John Niven is a Scottish author and screenwriter known for his darkly comic, satirical novels. Born in Ayrshire in 1966, he studied English Literature at the University of Glasgow before spending a decade in the music industry. This experience inspired his breakout novel, Kill Your Friends (2008), a biting satire of the late-1990s music business. T…

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The Jesus Way – Worry 31:48

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Chris starts our new series looking at Jesus’ teaching on worry during the Sermon on the Mount.By Riverside Church - Whitstable

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Caught in the Dick Myst: Harriet Dyer and the View From The Afterlife 59:29

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Harriet Dyer is a Cornish comedian, writer and mental health advocate known for her quirky, original and offbeat brand of comedy. She has gigged all over the world and is resident MC at ROFL Comedy Club, Sheffield and at the multi award-winning mental health comedy night she founded, ‘Barking Tales’ in Manchester. She recently won the the Channel 4…

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How HR Can Lead AI Implementation with CHRO Einav Lavi 45:02

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Show Notes & Key Takeaways Show Notes EnterpriseDB CHRO Einav Lavi shares how she transformed from finance instructor to business-focused HR leader by speaking the language of executives—revenue, costs, and ROI. She details challenging a COVID-era 20% layoff mandate with data-driven alternatives that saved nearly $1M, leading company-wide AI implem…

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Uglee Truth 705: Transitioning, Mario Kart and Survival 47:45

3M ago47:45

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It's a Spouses Who Podcast edition of the UgleeTruth with a hilarious new episode that includes Jamie's digital anxiety, some friendly couple competition involving an Italian plumber and our early thoughts on the latest season of Alone. Join us won't you?By Uglee Sisters Podcasting

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Career Control with Virta Health CPO Dr. Lucia Guillory 37:29

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Show Notes Lucia shares her unconventional career philosophy: choose companies over jobs. With experience at Yahoo, Patreon, and six years at Virta, she argues that job titles, managers, and compensation frequently change, but company mission remains stable. The conversation explores Virta's unique hiring challenge of needing 20-50 healthcare coach…

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Chasing the Bag with Benton Maass 37:58

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Kellan Meloche, Nathan Cima and Dylan Diaz are back for this first episode of season 2 of Chasing the Bag. They start off the season with banger of a guest in new assistant coach, Benton Maass.

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Cheryl the Queen and Nikki Druce and the Half Ghost Boy 1:06:23

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Cheryl The Queen and Nikki Druce are two incredible people in their own right. You might know Cheryl from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and “UK vs. the World” and generally being hilarious and being ‘The Queen Of Essex’. And you might know Nikki Druce as ‘London’s Spooky Specialist’. Nikki hosts “Macabre London” and is an expert on Haunted History and True …

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Evaluating the C-Suite with CHRO & Advisor Gianna Driver 35:06

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Gianna Driver, a seasoned Chief People Officer shares her stance on eliminating cover letters and resumes, the mutual evaluation process during job searches, and the critical questions candidates should ask to assess company culture. Gianna emphasizes the importance of in-person interactions and offers valuable advice for job seekers navigating a c…

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Uglee Truth 704: Father's Day, Anne Burrell and Dog Sitting 31:00

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After granting Mr. Ug (aka Producer Dub) the week off for Father's Day, the Uglee Truth is back. On this episode we chat about that Father's day as well as how Anne Burrell (RIP) helped Jamie become a better cook and what's it's like to babysit a dog that smaller than all 3 of your cats! Thanks for listening!…

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Celebrating 100 Years 29:37

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Riverside celebrates its centenary, looking back at God’s faithfulness over the last100 years, and looking forward in faith to all that God is going to do.By Riverside Church - Whitstable